Chateau de Vincennes Ticket

Situated close to the center of Paris, Château de Vincennes is one of France's medieval treasures. Discover its history when you buy this ticket.

Chateau de Vincennes Ticket

This ticket provides direct access to the three monuments of the site: the Castle, the Keep, and the Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes chapel.

Chateau de Vincennes

The fortress was built between the 14th and 17th centuries, originally as a hunting lodge. It has hosted the weddings of kings Philip III and Philip IV. The ticket allows exploration of the halls and rooms, including the personal office of Charles V.

The Keep of Vincennes

This main watchtower guards the fortress and store valuables. From the top, visitors enjoy views of the Vincennes complex.

Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes

This 14th-century chapel, founded by Charles V, is noted for its stained-glass windows. Currently, access is restricted due to an exposition on Henri III.

Vincennes Schedule

The site is open daily at the following times:

Chateau & The Keep

September 23 - May 20: 10 am - 5 pm; extends to 6 pm on weekends/holidays.May 21 - September 22: 10 am - 6 pm.December 24 and 31: 10 am - 4 pm.

Final admission is 45 minutes before closing time.

Sainte-Chapelle

September 23 - May 20: 10:30 am -1 pm, 2 pm - 4:30 pm.May 21 - September 22: 10:30 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 5:30 pm.December 24 and 31: 10:30 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 3:30 pm.

Final access is 45 minutes before closing. Times are subject to change.

Special Opening Hours

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the venue opens at 12 pm noon.

Activity Languages

The visit to the castle and Sainte-Chapelle is self-guided, with an English and multilingual brochure. The personal office of King Charles V includes augmented reality videos in multiple languages. The Keep requires a guided tour; schedule details are available at the ticket office on the visit day.

Free Admission

Free admission is available for:

EU young people 18-25.Children under 18.Unemployed, people with disabilities, journalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military, police, and security personnel.

To acquire free admission, present eligibility documentation at the ticket office. It is also free on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, and the third weekend of September.